Project and Implementation Manager

To manage, lead and progress several projects to support the GDC to deliver and achieve its operational aims and business plan activities. To ensure operational processes and procedures are fit for a modern regulator and are compliant with legislation and policy initiatives. To support the organisation through change whilst ensuring it offers the best value for money and customer service.

Develop effective working relationships with internal stakeholders and actively share information and knowledge across the organisation.

To present viable solutions in order to resolve identified/future problems and clearly identifying the necessary steps to achieve them.

Ensure that legislation is considered in the development of policy or operational changes.

Demonstrates a commitment to achieving high standards and continuously seeking improvement.

Minimise exposure to risks on all projects in accordance with the GDC's risk management framework.

To provide project advice and guidance to teams across the GDC on best practice in development and delivery of change.

Person Specification

Prince 2 Practitioner (desirable) or demonstrable experience of working within a structured project environment.

Excellent analytical, creative thinking & problem-solving skills.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written including the ability to communicate complex ideas to technical and non-technical employees at all levels of the organisation.

Must be able to easily understand the business needs, confidently obtain them from stakeholders through relevant questioning.

Must be able to transpose this information into confirmed requirements and formulate execution of tasks.

Comfortable presenting ideas/proposals and engaging with others to refine them.

Demonstrable ability to produce and present complex information as understandable reports and advice relevant to the various audiences.

Ability to understand and interpret legislation.

Ability to develop working relationships across the organisation ensuring expertise is utilised effectively and displaying strong team-working skills.

Must be confident to prioritise work in the face of irregular demands and/or changes in business needs.

A flexible approach to work with demonstrable ability to lead and exercise initiatives with minimal or no supervision.

Committed to equality and diversity in service delivery.

In return for your commitment, you can look forward to working for an organisation that offers an attractive package of benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexi-time and 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (rising to 28 days after 5 years' service).

The General Dental Council values equality and diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.